rboat Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 With the ecomony still in the crapper (despite what the govt. says) and gas & food prices on the rise, crime seems to go up at the same rate as prices. I recently read a fishing report from Florida that had a scary side note. It stated that several anglers, both on shore and in boats, had been robbed at gunpoint. Wallets and even fishing tackle had been taken. The report went on to say that trucks at a local ramp were broken into and one was stolen. This is crazy. Do we need to carry a gun and permit just to go fishin? I fish alone most of the time and would hate to have this happen, especially if my son was with me. Please take note and lets help each other. If you see anything that doesn't look right while at the lake, whip out the cell phone and call the authorities. You may save a life or at least someones valuable fishing stuff. Pass it on.
Super User bassfisherjk Posted February 7, 2011 Super User Posted February 7, 2011 Great Message,Thanks.
zero limit Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Last year at a Lk. Michigan harbor there was a older man fishing and some punk thought it would be funny to push the man in to the lake. The man could not swim and drowned. The guy was caught and convicted. 10 years for man who killed Montrose Harbor fisherman December 11, 2009 5:35 PM | No Comments A Cook County judge sentenced a Chicago man to 10 years in prison this afternoon for the death of a Vietnamese fisherman he pushed into Montrose Harbor two years ago. "This was a cowardly act, pushing an elderly man who he could not even look in the eye...and this defendant thought that was funny," Circuit Judge John P. Kirby said. "These actions are reprehensible and should not be allowed in civilized society." John Haley, 33, stared in silence at the defense table as the judge spoke. In October, a jury convicted Haley of involuntary manslaughter but acquitted him of murder charges for the death of Du Doan, 62. At trial, prosecutors alleged Haley intended to kill the victim, and another man testified that a month before Doan's death, Haley shoved him into the harbor as well. That man, Ronald Squires, was able to swim to safety, and Haley was later charged with aggravated battery for that attack. But defense attorneys argued Haley was drunk and seeking a thrill when he pushed Doan, who could not swim, into the harbor as his back was turned in September 2007. Kirby rejected that excuse. "A thrill seeker puts himself in danger," Kirby said. "A coward puts others in danger." Involuntary manslaughter carries a sentence ranging from probation to five years in prison, but Haley's prior felony drug conviction allowed Kirby to extend the prison term to 10 years. Doan's family members said the loss of the man left an "indescribable void." Haley apologized to the family, saying he alone was responsible for the man's death. -- Matthew Walberg
fishingkidPA Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 ^ that makes me sick! i can't believe what kind of ******* would do that in the first place thinkin >:(g it was funny! if i was there i would have beat the **** out of him!
bass or bass ? Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 I always carry a gun ( concealed carry permit) and a cell phone. I consider both basic safety tools. Sad story about the Michigan gentleman.
timothy_spain Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 i cant swim either and if anyone dare push me into the water, he better hope i drown
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 8, 2011 Global Moderator Posted February 8, 2011 I carry when I'm by myself all the time and most of the time I'm with someone else. I've run into some pretty questionable people at the ramp and with enjoying night fishing as much as I do I get back at all hours of the night, never know who is wandering around the ramps at night.
Eternal Angler Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Better get ready for the ride because it's going to get even bumpier. When the government figures out what they are going to do with the 70% of Americans that don't plan on getting degrees let me know! I don't know how they expect people to make a living off minimum wage paying jobs. Outsourcing, technology ruling out jobs, foreigners coming in, no employers wanting to pay for healthcare, etc... What does this mean? Crime rate goes up, time to stock up on ammo and guns! For those of you not paying attention to what's going on, better wake up. Next time you go fishing they might pinpoint you, a fisherman is a good target!
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 8, 2011 Super User Posted February 8, 2011 Better get ready for the ride because it's going to get even bumpier. When the government figures out what they are going to do with the 70% of Americans that don't plan on getting degrees let me know! I don't know how they expect people to make a living off minimum wage paying jobs. Outsourcing, technology ruling out jobs, foreigners coming in, no employers wanting to pay for healthcare, etc... What does this mean? Crime rate goes up, time to stock up on ammo and guns! For those of you not paying attention to what's going on, better wake up. Next time you go fishing they might pinpoint you, a fisherman is a good target! You tell em dude , I stutter !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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